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25.01.2022 Does this look a little like you when you are trying to do your Bliss Baby Yoga Online course?! I guess that's the great benefit, we can still do it with our babes in tow! Thank you @moonandcheeze for the wonderful image of you and your little one and for keeping it real

25.01.2022 Allow yourself time to rest Mama. It's ok to take half an hour with your legs up the wall, or longer, if that's what you need. You don't even need an excuse. Thanks @motherly & @peacefulmindpeacefullife for sharing this message. All people everywhere need to be reminded of this.

25.01.2022 We invite you to listen to this podcast by Pollination Mamas Shelley McClure in conversation with our BBY Co-Director Nadine O'Mara! https://tinyurl.com/nadinepodcast Get to know a bit more about Nadine's background as yogini and birth keeper as you join us for a chat about many things yoga from:... - Prenatal, birth, postpartum and beyond - Yoga for healing, Nadine shares her personal experience of discovering a body positive life after living with an eating disorder - The power of doulas for providing continuity of care and assisting to create empowered birth experiences - The current and future vision of Bliss Baby Yoga

24.01.2022 Ana Davis, Elana De Veaux and the Bliss Baby Yoga team are hard work creating you another wonderful course in Feminine Yoga! They have been filming for the new Women's Yoga Teacher Training which will embody so much of the philosophy of Feminine Yoga and will help support a woman's journey through out her life. It will also be the perfect way to learn how to bring the teachings of Ana's book 'Moving with the Moon' to your yoga students.... The Women's Yoga Teacher Training will be with you in 2021, we'll keep you posted!

24.01.2022 Did you know that there are in fact four phases to your menstrual cycle, not two? Here Ana Davis, Founder of Bliss Baby Yoga and author of 'Moving with the Moon', describes these and how you can better care for yourself according to your menstrual phase. This sort of awareness can help you experience more comfortable periods and make the most of your cycle!

24.01.2022 We are gifting 10% off our Level 1 Fertility Yoga Teacher Training course as part of the Fertility Nutrition Hub 24 days of gifting. See her page for more details, or use the code FERTILITY10 on the Bliss Baby Yoga website. Code valid until 31 Dec 2020 Beautiful image via @blissbabyyoga senior teacher and fertility yoga lead teacher Rosie Rose Matheson

24.01.2022 This - so perfectly divine Image Credit - Unknown

23.01.2022 Her power, femininity and strength is abundant. And the bounty of pregnancy is recognised in the beauty it holds... There’s a whole series of outstanding images of ballerina @ingridsilva in the latest edition of Voguebrasil ... Beautiful

23.01.2022 Introducing Fiona Southwell, one of our Bliss Baby Yoga graduates who runs Fiona Southwell Coaching and teaches prenatal yoga, feminine yoga and yoga for fertility group classes. "I found women were experiencing burn-out and living in such a place of overwhelm, disconnection and menstrual issues as their normal. Having experienced various issues myself from menstrual imbalances and infertility I began to explore, more holistic approaches. I found that our relationship with our womb space had a lot of wisdom to give and also heal." To read more about Fiona's journey in coaching, yoga teaching and helping women build a relationship with their womb space, read our interview with her below.

23.01.2022 NEW TO THE WEBSITE: 2 x New Paired Back Props Restorative Yoga Online classes! Taught by Bliss Baby Yoga Founder and Director Ana Davis, these classes have been created in response to the needs of teachers (and yoga students) in our Covid-world. ... With the increasing need to teach online, or with limited props in studios, these delicious classes have been especially designed to only use yoga blocks, straps, a wall, or a door with a sturdy door knob. You won’t need any bolsters or loads of blankets for these classes!

22.01.2022 A VERY beautiful video that sure got our oxytocin (and tears) flowing today. As yoga teachers we have such a special role to play in supporting women during pregnancy and their journey toward birth. Prenatal yoga is a key part of birth preparation and can help women feel more in control in a climate where everything feels so unknown right now.

20.01.2022 Such a great post by Oscar Serrallach from his book "The Postnatal Depletion Cure".

20.01.2022 This is just beautiful - Sound On!

19.01.2022 It's not been easy in these current times to teach styles of yoga that are 'prop heavy'. However it possible to offer students a nourishing, soothing Restorative Yoga class with out the use of multiple studio props. Our very own Op's Manager and Restorative and Accessible Yoga Teacher Robyn Bell shares some tips on how it can be done!

19.01.2022 We love this artwork by Anna Brones - so very true! It can sometimes take years for us to come around to how beneficial resting practices such as Restorative Yoga can be to our bodies and minds. It is so deeply ingrained in us from an early age that we must be "doing" and "achieving" and that resting is not something we need to make time for. Thankfully the tide is turning and society is starting to honour the value of rest for the both the body and mind.... You can explore this practice of resting more deeply and also learn to offer it to your yoga students via our Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Modules, Levels 1 & now Level 2! https://www.blissbabyyoga.com/online-restorative-ytt-level/

18.01.2022 Do you remember the women that supported you in birth? Or if you are a doula or midwife, all those that you supported? Even as a prenatal yoga teacher, our relationship with each woman who comes to our class is so very special. Although we may not over the years always remember every woman, we hope that they remember us well as having supported their journey through their pregnancy.

17.01.2022 THE FEMALE PELVIS Did you know the female pelvis is designed to carry the weight of both mama and baby. It is the bony cradle that holds and rocks the baby whilst they develop in the womb. It is surrounded by soft tissue that pads and cradles like a nest for the baby. The soft tissue also helps with the rotation of the baby's head as it descends through the pubic outlet during birth.... To dive deeper into the female pelvis and its function in pregnancy, check out our Anatomy and Physiology Module! See our website for more details. Image source unknown, please tag if known.

17.01.2022 OM can be so powerful in calming babies and children. It's not just the sound but the vibration of an Om moves through our bodies to our babies. Om vibrates through every living thing in this universe. No wonder it's calmed this baby and will calm a household of toddlers to tweens if you need it to!

17.01.2022 Inspiring Mama! While not quite one of our Bliss Baby Yoga prenatal poses (and we're not suggesting you include it in your classes) if you've personally got an established practice (and no SPD), why not?! Image harpererika7

16.01.2022 Prenatal class inspiration via @scoutwildawake. What's your favourite prenatal pose to teach or practice?

15.01.2022 Its Father's Day this weekend in Australia and New Zealand, but wherever you are in the world, today is an opportunity to celebrate all who have nurtured, inspired, supported, and helped us become the people we are today - including family, friends and chosen family. At @blissbabyyoga we honour, support and recognise that there are many different types of families. We support the rights of all people regardless of gender, age, sex or ethnicity, and especia...lly through the life transitions of pregnancy, birth, parenthood and beyond. This weekend in particular, we recognise and say THANK YOU to all the amazing Dads out there. To the Dad who gets up early on a Sunday so their partner can have a sleep in, thank you. To the Dad who sleeps on the sofa to make space for the child who wants their primary caregiver all night long, thank you. To the Dads who are the primary caregiver, thank you. To the Dad who loves their partner's kids as if they were their own, thank you. To the Dad who reads the same story for the 20th time, thank you. To the Dad who goes out late at night to make sure the kids have a safe ride home, thank you. To the Mum who is also a Dad, thank you. To the Dad who is also a Mum, thank you. To the two-Dad parenting teams, thank you. If you'd like to share why you are thankful for a Dad or caregiver in your life, please tell us in the comments below See more

15.01.2022 Beautiful story of a VBAC for his very special mama gorilla. who had a baby through emergency caesarean last year. For this pregnancy, they just simply stood by and just observed that she was comfortable and nothing was worrisome. On a Wednesday morning they walked in to find she had given birth with only the babys father near her.... The power of uninterrupted birth

15.01.2022 In the third trimester our bodies change significantly.... feeling much heavier, rounder and often more uncomfortable. As a result our yoga practice also changes and the closer we are to giving birth, the more we are looking for the tools that will support us through that passage. As prenatal yoga teachers we have so much we can offer at this stage in pregnancy, just as our Bliss Baby Yoga Marketing Guru, prenatal yoga teacher and mother of three, Beth Ivy Buxton shares here.

14.01.2022 Did you know that the tubes from the uterus that receive the egg after it pops out of the ovary are NOT attached to the ovary. Rather, they caress the ovary gently, with their sea anemone like fringey finger tips (detail not visible in this image) causing waves in the fluid of our pelvis. These little "fingertips" called fimbria (Latin for fringe) become engorged with blood to do their come hither dance ONLY when we are in our fertile phase. You most likely have been taught ...that these fringed trumpet tubes are called Fallopian Tubes (after a priest and anatomist named Gabriele Falloppio!) If you take a feminine approach to your body, you might refer to them as egg tubes" especially if you would like to use literal functional terms to describe our anatomy. Another name for these tubes is Salpinges , which is an ancient Greek trumpet-like instrument. Thankyou to @honouringmotherhood for sharing this image and the inspo for this post.

14.01.2022 Don't forget to join Bliss Baby Yoga Directors Ana and Nadine TOMORROW, Thursday, at 10am AEST here on our Bliss Baby Yoga FB page for our special Facebook Live event on Restorative Yoga. Enjoy a juicy conversation around how Restorative Yoga IS the yoga we need for now! We will also be sharing a special announcement to support our lovely community during these challenging times, and finishing the live with a soothing guided pranayama practice. Can't make it? Feel free to watch the recording via the Bliss Baby Yoga Facebook page.

13.01.2022 Thank you so much for the very beautiful feedback Tara If you've ever been curious to learn more about Yoga for Fertility and Supporting IVF with Fertility Yoga we have two fantastic online offerings, along with a third (Yoga for Fertility Level 2) launching soon! Together these courses will equip you with everything you need to know to support women through yoga on their fertility journeys. Our online courses can be completed any time, any where. For more information see ...https://www.blissbabyyoga.com or please get in touch. Tara we look forward to supporting you in your future courses!

12.01.2022 Rosie Rose Matheson is looking forward to sharing this rich 3 day intensive THIS MONTH NOVEMBER 13,14 &15 . Join her for our Bliss Baby Yoga Prenatal Yoga Training to gain the know how for supporting women’s changing bodies through each trimester of pregnancy, the ability to weave birth preparation and empowerment into classes, and the skills to offer safe and effective practices to ease promote confidence and wellbeing whilst diminishing the discomforts of pregnancy.... A long weekend with Rosie is truly a gift - her warmth, wisdom and experience are inspirational. Find out more and book here: http://www.yogabodyworks.com.au//prenatal-yoga-teacher-tra

12.01.2022 Thank you so much for the lovely feedback Sharon x Our long running pre and postnatal yoga teacher training course is delivered by an amazing team of women, led by @blissbabyyoga founder and director Ana Davis @movingwiththermoon who has over 16 years experience in teaching prenatal yoga (and training prenatal yoga teachers). We are so honoured to see the ever expanding community of amazing women, sharing their knowledge and experience vi...a our private Facebook group on Instagram. If you'd like to find out more about our online courses head over to the website or feel free to get in touch See more

12.01.2022 We often see questions come up on on our BBY FB group around squatting during pregnancy. While it can be highly beneficial for pregnancy and labour, there are also many times when these poses must be approached with caution. Senior teacher Star Depres shares her insight around how to use squatting safely in prenatal yoga.

12.01.2022 CLOSING SOON Bliss Babies don't forget that our current round of scholarships closes on 11th December, 2020. We are offering 3 x 50% discounted partial scholarship places for our Online Level 1 Restorative Yoga Teacher Training course, as we recognise that practices to soothe the nervous system are needed now more than ever. ... Applications for this round of scholarships close 11th December, 2020, and selected applicants will be contacted within 1 week of this date. These scholarships are designed to support those who are working with or exist within underestimated or underserved populations, those working in community settings, and those who are experiencing financial hardship. More details via our website xx

11.01.2022 Children are not adults-in-the-making; they are not clay to be moulded. They are children, and that is that. Our task is to wonder at them, to learn about ourselves through our relationships with them. It is also important to remind ourselves that children are not themthey are us. We have felt what they feel, yearned for what they yearn forand if we are honest with ourselves we still do.... - Robin Grille (Author of Parenting for a Peaceful World)

11.01.2022 We often see questions come up in our FB group around squatting during pregnancy. While it can be highly beneficial for pregnancy and labour, there are also many times when these poses must be approached with caution. Senior teacher Star Despres shares her insight around how to use squatting safely in prenatal yoga.

10.01.2022 Who "caught" your baby when they were born? Your partner, the midwife, the obstetrician or maybe you? It's something that I had never thought about when I had my babies many moons ago. Although I had beautiful home births in water, I never thought about trying to catch my baby myself or even having my partner do it.... It can be an incredibly powerful experience if you have the opportunity to be the first one to lay hands on your baby as they emerge. It may be something you'd like to discuss with your partner, maybe they would like to do it, and perhaps to include in your birth preferences should your birth allow for this. xx Nadine (BBY Co-Director) Reimagining an older piece entitled Love at First Catch image of @shelbystoryphotography captured by Chelsea Bootsman #birthart #motherartist #homebirth #waterbirth #doulaartist #pregnancyart

10.01.2022 Bliss Babies don't forget that our first round of scholarships closes on 30th September, 2020. We are offering 3 x 50% discounted partial scholarship places for our Online Level 1 Restorative Yoga Teacher Training course, as we recognise that practices to soothe the nervous system are needed now more than ever. Applications for this round of scholarships close 31st September, 2020, and chosen applicants (via random selection) will be contacted within 1 week of this date.... Those who are working with underestimated or underserved populations, those working in community settings, and those who are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply. More details via our website www.blissbabyyoga.com/scholarships/xx

10.01.2022 Peace on Earth begins with birth. ~ Jeannine Parvati Baker. Beautiful illustration by @themamasalchemist

10.01.2022 "Proud and strong I stand! For I know who I am. My son, you are protected by the ancestors and your family .. on me are the prints of your family, who will help guide and shape you and will always be there for you when you need them. You will be born into a long line of warrior men and a long line of strong women. So tomorrow when you are born, you will already be strong!!! Thank you to mother in law Cecily Betts and sister Angalee for helping and big thank you to our mother ...to be Alicia Tarasenko for letting me guide you and trusting in my madness for you . good luck for tomorrow on the safe arrival of your son." She does not birth alone. Here in Australia we are celebrating NAIDOC week, recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Repost @nharlaphotography . #nharlaphotograpy #firstnations #Aboriginal #aborinalphotograher #family #nikon #Ngarrindjeri #pregnant 4w

09.01.2022 This week has been Birth Trauma Awareness Week. As yoga teachers, it's not unusual to have mums come to class following what may have been a traumatic first (or subsequent) birth. They may be carrying physical or emotional trauma, or both. These mums require extra sensitivity and care. ... While it's not within our scope to heal their birth (suggesting they debrief with a counsellor who specialises in this can be a good idea - Kimberley Lip-Leed has some beautiful offerings) we can, as prenatal yoga teachers, help them feel supported, nurtured and re-establish a positive relationship with their body.

09.01.2022 To all the wonderful beings that have been a part of our Bliss Baby Yoga Community this year - we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May you continue to learn, grow, nourish others and take Feminine Yoga to every corner of the globe! Wishing you a restful, healthy and happy Christmas... With much love The Bliss Baby Yoga team xxx (A big thankyou to @harmonywillowart whose illustrations we just love)

08.01.2022 Something to help you start your week with a smile!! Image via the Doula Network Australia Inc.

08.01.2022 We just love this! Who else can relate?

07.01.2022 We are very excited to be "birthing" a divine new project at Bliss Baby Yoga! Inspirational teachers at Bliss Baby Anna Watts, Rosie Rose Matheson and Co-Director Nadine O'Mara are coming together to create a new offering for those wanting to be more involved in birth. Watch this space!

07.01.2022 Please join us on Thursday 27th Aug at 10am AEST as Bliss Baby Yoga Directors Ana Davis and Nadine O'Mara go live on our Bliss Baby Yoga Facebook page. Talking about Restorative Yoga, Ana and Nadine will share more about how Restorative Yoga can support, nourish and replenish the body. If you've ever wondered what Restorative Yoga is, how to get started in teaching Restorative Yoga, or how to extend your repertoire of prop set ups, asana, pranayama and meditation be sure to tune in live or watch the recording. We will also be making a special announcement to support our wonderful community and Ana will round off the live with a beautiful guided pranayama practice.

07.01.2022 VERNIX CASEOSA.... the most nourishing body butter of all! Vernix is a thick creamy waxy substance that covers the body of the newborn (reminds me of cocoa butter!). It's seen more in babies born a couple of weeks prior to the 'due date' as it reduces towards the end of pregnancy. It is made up of water, fats and proteins. The vernix protects and nourishes the baby's soft skin, has antimicrobial properties and acts as a barrier in the uterus to stop the amniotic fluid macerat...ing the skin in the womb. Can you imagine how your skin would look after 9 months in the bath! Vernix is thought to help with an easier transition through the birth canal and it thought to aid temperature regulation at birth. When a baby is born, the newborn skin undergoes a number of changes and adaptions to the outside world in terms of PH and hydration. Vernix helps to regulate these changes so it's worthwhile not bathing baby too soon. Think of vernix as a moisturiser and rub it in rather than wipe it off! It is recommended by WHO to wait at least 24 hours before bathing a newborn (I would even say 2/3 days) as it has its benefits including reduced risk of infection, better temperature regulation, more skin to skin time leading to better breastfeeding outcomes and blood sugar regulation. If your baby has a little dried blood in their hair and it bothers you, you can always wipe the hair gently with a cloth and warm water. Informative repost by @midwifemarley Pic: @sagemamadoula VIA @placentar_energia_vitalidade

07.01.2022 Does the silly season leave you feeling a bit like this (it does us..) If you're looking for a beautiful gift for the women in your life why not send them a copy of Moving with the Moon? @movingwiththemoon The Moving with the Moon philosophy is to help you fall in love with your monthly and life cycles. It showcases a huge repertoire of yoga postures, sequences and tips on therapeutic modifications and prop use, all overlaid with a passionately nurturing and self-su...staining approach to yoga and self-care. As the complete guide to yoga for your menstrual cycle and menopause, Moving with the Moon is the perfect Christmas gift for all the women on your list. We print and ship worldwide, and if you order before 30th November you’ll receive the accompanying 23 audio tracks absolutely free Please order by early December to avoid disappointment. https://www.blissbabyyoga.com//moving-with-the-moon-print/ Gorgeous image by Catie Atkinson @spiritysol

06.01.2022 We wonder whether all that time bouncing on the donkey helped baby Jesus move deeper down into the pelvis and into the optimal position for birth? Along with being in a protected, dark and nurturing environment to birth without interruptions ... it's no wonder Mary didn't need the medical team ;)

05.01.2022 Thank you to Spirit Y Sol for this beautiful post with special love to those of you in lockdown Have mercy on the mamas For we are carrying it all, and then some. Were schooling and working and praying and worrying. Juggling careers and calendars and dishes and deadlines and math facts and marriages and mental health.... Were rising with the sun, trying our best to beat the day Hoping to squeeze in just one more task So maybe tomorrow well have room to breathe . Were filling all the roles and bending backwards, trying not to break with the weight of it all . Have mercy on the mamas Because were tired to the bone, touched out, and torn to pieces scraping pennies, scrapping plans, and starting from scratch trying to find our way through the unknown on a road thats treacherous and tricky on even the brightest of days . Were making heart breaking decisions Weighing risks Wondering how to keep our babes happy and engaged and safe and whole. Wondering how the F were going to be full time moms and full time teachers while also working to keep food on the table. And maybe shower once or twice before Christmas. . Were treading water- keeping our eyes on the horizon and clinging to hope, even when theres none in sight. . So tonight, in your prayers, please hold all the mamas in your heart for just a moment. We are strong and well make it, but we need all the grace and mercy we can get. See more

05.01.2022 Bliss Baby Yoga Directors, Ana Davis & Nadine O'Mara chat about Restorative Yoga - how it's such a beneficial tool for women and they also discuss some teaching tips. Plus, Ana shares a nervous-system nourishing pranayama (breathing) practice. And.. stay tuned for a special announcement about restorative yoga scholarships...

05.01.2022 The Tree of Life .... Thank you @aldiney.luiz for this very beautiful image of a placenta in nature.

05.01.2022 A very special weekend was had by a group of yoginis in Newcastle this past weekend as they did Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with our senior facilitator Rosie Rose Matheson. After the year we've had, it was very special to have a coming together of women in the flesh! We'll be running more face to face courses next year around Australia so keep an eye out here for dates coming to you soon!

05.01.2022 Creation said: I want to hide something from the humans until they are ready for it. It is the realisation that they create their own reality. The eagle said:... Give it to me. I will take it to the moon. The Creator said, No. One day they will go there and find it. The salmon said: I will bury it on the bottom of the ocean. The Creator said: No. They will go there, too. The buffalo said: I will bury it on the Great Plains. The Creator said: They will cut into the skin of the earth and find it even there. Grandmother who lives at the breast of Mother Earth and who has no physical eyes but sees with spiritual eyes, said: Put it inside of them. And the Creator said: It is done. - Creation story from the Hopi Nation, Arizona ~ Art: MOTHER EARTH, 2007 - Germaine Arnaktauyok Thank you to @doulagoddess for the share

05.01.2022 "It was through tuning into my body and recognising the balance required, that led me to offer Restorative Yoga workshops for mothers. As women we rarely allow ourselves the time to slow down, especially when we have young children. So hence there really is a greater need for this type of practice." Nadine O'Mara @nadineomaraconsciousbirth In our latest blog post, Bliss Baby Yoga's Co-Director & Online Course Content Manager Nadine shares her journey from Hot Yoga junkie to Restorative and Women's Yoga specialist.

04.01.2022 Is this you the minute you go to the toilet? It's common in our homes! We like this thought... "Maybe I try to see it as something positive, like I'm the sun all the planets revolve around because in this household mommy never gets that minute alone " Image and quote by @saracelinaa via Prenatal Yoga Center

04.01.2022 As a pre and postnatal yoga teacher you have a vital role to play in helping every mother be healthy and strong and to help the movement toward every baby's first breath being one of peace and love. Each babys capacity to love and trust is built at birth and in the first two hours of life. By protecting pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding, we are advocating for optimal humanity, health, intelligence and consciousness. If you haven't come across Robin Lim before yo...u can see her amazing work at the Yayasan Bumi Sehat Birth Clinics that she has set up in Bali. Robin and her team are a charity offering a comprehensive range of allopathic and holistic medicine, as well as pre and post-natal care, breastfeeding support, infant, child and family health services, nutritional education, pre-natal yoga and gentle, loving natural birth services. They believe that access to quality healthcare and to loving, culturally appropriate childbirth is a human right. Bumi Sehat believe that each individual is an essential societal component of peace. By caring for the smallest citizens of Earth babies at birth we are building peace: one mother, one child, one family at a time. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and to encourage peace. Join them by donating at https://bumisehat.org/giving/donate/general-donation/

04.01.2022 Breastfeeding week might have been last week but that doesn't mean we've stopped feeding! We love this reality post by thefralewway! "When babies get a LITTLE bit of mobility, breastfeeding becomes gymNURSEtics. 1. Nursing upside down... 2. Bouncing from boob to boob like they don't taste the same 3. And when they start eating solids? Every bite has to have a side of milkies. The food doesn't taste the same when you wash it down with water I guess Send help lol" . See more

04.01.2022 SUPPORTED SUPTA VIRASANA This beautiful restorative pose is wonderful for balancing hormones, soothing menstrual cramps and aiding fertility. It eases tension in the pelvis and belly, and gently opens across the heart centre. Illustration by @deerdaisystationery for @blissbabyyoga

02.01.2022 Happy New Year!! We hope you're having a joyful, safe holiday season wherever you are. Here's to 2021 shepherding us all through (and beyond!) these challenging Covid-times as ease-fully as possible. A reminder that yoga is always there for you as your personal sanctuary of calm and support. It's certainly been my constant companion for the over 30 years I've been practising. And as we always say here at Bliss Baby Yoga the wonderful thing about a feminine approach to yoga ...is that it will morph and change as we do, and as the times do... Here's a great blog by one of my teachers Eve Grzybowski on how her own yoga practice has changed to accommodate ageing and various health challenges over the 50 years she's been practising. Eve sums it so beautifully when she says: "The good thing about staying with yoga all these years is that those injuries, conditions and ageing have taught me how to adapt. They’ve all been teachers, shaping my approach to yoga, and even my attitude towards life. Yoga is an amazing discipline for helping you get in touch with yourself if you are willing to learn. " I'm off on a little road trip this week for a summer intensive with Eve on her home turf in the mid-north coast. Feeling grateful that I can just jump in the car and get there in a few hours and that, so far, we are not in lockdown here. I wish you a wonderful start to the year, whatever you're doing (or not doing!). May yoga be your constant, loving companion too. Ana xo See more

02.01.2022 RECLINING TWIST This gentle twisting pose is excellent for supporting natural fertility. It allows you to wring out tension from your hips and lower back as you create more space in your chest for the breath, and more space in your heart for trust and expansion. ... Twists are wonderfully rejuvenating for your internal organs and mindset, but it’s important to remember to only practise gentle, open twists during your bleeding phase. To learn more about using yoga to support fertility please see our online Level 1 Fertility Yoga Teacher Training course. We also have the popular Supporting IVF with Fertility Yoga Module and will be launching our new Level 2 Fertility course very soon See the website for more details x See more

02.01.2022 One of the things we value most here at Bliss Baby Yoga is our incredible team of teachers and contributors. Together, this global collective of women gifts us with an incredible array of voices and wealth of woman-centred knowledge. This month Mother, Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Teacher and Bliss Baby Yoga guest teacher @drlaurentober shares how she became a part of the Bliss Baby Yoga team. ... She also shares more about why she’s so passionate about Restorative Yoga, and how it can help reduce anxiety.

02.01.2022 Because we can never get enough yoga ... especially at Christmas. These poses might be fun with your children! Image thanks to Janna Krupinski

01.01.2022 At Bliss Baby Yoga, we are constantly seeking new ways to support our community. Right now, this looks like developing scholarship opportunities to make our courses more financially accessible, particularly for those who are experiencing financial hardship. We have now opened applications for 3 x 50% discounted partial scholarship places for our Online Level 1 Restorative Yoga Teacher Training course, as we recognise that practices to soothe the nervous system are needed now ...more than ever. Applications for this round of scholarship offers close 30th September, 2020, and chosen applicants (via random selection) will be contacted within 1 week of this date. Those who are working with underestimated or underserved populations, those working in community settings, and those who are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply. Please go to https://www.blissbabyyoga.com/scholarships/ to apply.

01.01.2022 Did you know that this week is Black Breastfeeding Week? Why is there a #blackbreastfeedingweek, you ask? The below information has been taken from the @blkbfingweek website: . "Black Breastfeeding Week was created because for over 40 years there has been a gaping racial disparity in breastfeeding rates. The most recent CDC data show that 75% of white women have ever breastfed versus 58.9% of black women. The fact that racial disparity in initiation and even... bigger one for duration has lingered for so long is reason enough to take 7 days to focus on the issue, but here are a few more: 1. The high black infant mortality rate 2. High rates of diet-related disease 3. Lack of diversity in lactation field 4. Unique cultural barriers among black women 5. Desert-Like Conditions in Our Communities" . THAT is why. For more information and to get educated, please check out @blkbfingweek's page and their website. . If you know of any helpful accounts or resources you'd like to share, please tag them in the comments below so others can check them out . See more

01.01.2022 We love this beautiful image by @mimteasleart The hand-drawn illustration was made to celebrate the diversity of the feminine form & our interconnectedness with plants and nature